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The Monster

Original title: Il mostro
  • 19941994
  • RR
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
10K
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Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi in The Monster (1994)
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After a series of bizarre actions, Loris is mistaken for a serial killer. Jessica, a policewoman in undercover, will try to induce him to commit a murder.After a series of bizarre actions, Loris is mistaken for a serial killer. Jessica, a policewoman in undercover, will try to induce him to commit a murder.After a series of bizarre actions, Loris is mistaken for a serial killer. Jessica, a policewoman in undercover, will try to induce him to commit a murder.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
10K
YOUR RATING
    • Roberto Benigni
    • Roberto Benigni(story)
    • Vincenzo Cerami(story)
    • Michel Blanc(french adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Roberto Benigni
    • Michel Blanc
    • Nicoletta Braschi
    • Roberto Benigni
    • Roberto Benigni(story)
    • Vincenzo Cerami(story)
    • Michel Blanc(french adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Roberto Benigni
    • Michel Blanc
    • Nicoletta Braschi
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 34User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    The Monster (1994)
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    Roberto Benigni and Michel Blanc in The Monster (1994)
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    Roberto Benigni in The Monster (1994)
    Roberto Benigni in The Monster (1994)
    Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi in The Monster (1994)
    Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi in The Monster (1994)
    Roberto Benigni in The Monster (1994)
    Roberto Benigni in The Monster (1994)
    Roberto Benigni in The Monster (1994)
    Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi in The Monster (1994)
    Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi in The Monster (1994)
    Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi in The Monster (1994)

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    Roberto Benigni
    Roberto Benigni
    • Loris
    Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc
    • Paride Taccone
    Nicoletta Braschi
    Nicoletta Braschi
    • Jessica Rossetti
    Dominique Lavanant
    Dominique Lavanant
    • Jolanda Taccone
    Jean-Claude Brialy
    Jean-Claude Brialy
    • Roccarotta
    Laurent Spielvogel
    • Frustalupi
    Ivano Marescotti
    Ivano Marescotti
    • Pascucci
    Franco Mescolini
    • Chinese Teacher
    Massimo Girotti
    Massimo Girotti
    • Distinguished Resident
    Luciana Palombi
    • Claudia
    • (as Luciana Pieri Palombi)
    Vittorio Amandola
    Vittorio Amandola
    • Antique dealer
    Rita Di Lernia
    • Moglie Antiquario
    • (as Maria Rita Bresadola di Lernia)
    Gennaro Morrone
    • Edicolante
    Vincenzo Vitagliano
    • Lodger
    Giulio Turli
    • Tall man
    Flavio de Flavis
    • Accountant
    Roberto Corbiletto
    • Little man
    Luisa Malcotti
    • Saleswoman
      • Roberto Benigni
      • Roberto Benigni(story) (screenplay)
      • Vincenzo Cerami(story)
      • Michel Blanc(french adaptation)
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    • Trivia
      The French cast said all their lines in French. There were all later dubbed in Italian by different actors.
    • Alternate versions
      The version released in the U.S.A. omits one four minute sequence which takes place early in the film and sets up Loris' (Benigni's) adversarial relationships with the manager of his apartment building as well as the little girl who throws dead cats in his apartment . The scene involves a tenants meeting inside a school gym. Loris has voted against the entire body and is invited to voice his objections. The manager ends up pursuing Loris to the top of a basketball hoop upon which the little girl shoots him with a water gun. Loris falls through the hoop which breaks and he ends up leaving with as much dignity as he can muster with the hoop net over his body.
    • Connections
      Featured in Tienes que ver esta peli: El monstruo (2022)

    User reviews34

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    8/10
    A perfect comedy!
    What Einstein did for the world of science Benigni has done for the world of cinema.

    Since being captivated and devastated (in a brilliantly sad way) by "La Vita e Bella", I've been eager to seek out other Benigni films. I was thrilled to find "Johnny Stecchino" and "Il Mostro" on the shelves of my local video store.

    Both are works of comedic genius! While Benigni employs very similar formulas and plot devices (mistaken identity, physical humour and petty theft) the plots are vastly different but both equally hilarious. "Il Mostro", as well as "Johnny Stecchino" will have you laughing within a minute of pressing play on your VCR. Rent these both for a night of back to back gut-busting fun!
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    • Jan 12, 2001

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 1996 (United States)
      • Italy
      • France
      • Italian
      • Chinese
    • Also known as
      • Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Canal+
      • IRIS Films
      • La Sept Cinéma
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    • 1 hour 52 minutes
      • Dolby
      • Dolby SR

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